Description
An authoritative, one stop overview of the history of sports in Britain from the earliest times to the present. This remarkable volume should become the standard reference source for the history of British sport. It covers the sociology and psychology of sports, major events such as the cricket Test Matches and Wimbledon, key issues such as racism and drugs, and sport in drama, literature, and the media.
An authoritative, one stop overview of the history of sports in Britain from the earliest times to the present.
About the Author
Richard Cox is director of the Institute of Science and Technology at the University of Manchester, Manchester, England. Grant Jarvie is professor and director of the Scottish Centre for Sports Studies at the University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland. Wray Vamplew is professor and director of the International Centre for Sports History and Culture.
Reviews
An excellent reference source. . . . Recommended for public libraries serving communities interested in British sports. * Choice *
Book Information
ISBN 9781851093441
Author Richard Cox
Format Hardback
Page Count 463
Imprint ABC-CLIO
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Weight(grams) 680g
An authoritative, one stop overview of the history of sports in Britain from the earliest times to the present.
About the Author
Richard Cox is director of the Institute of Science and Technology at the University of Manchester, Manchester, England. Grant Jarvie is professor and director of the Scottish Centre for Sports Studies at the University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland. Wray Vamplew is professor and director of the International Centre for Sports History and Culture.
Reviews
An excellent reference source. . . . Recommended for public libraries serving communities interested in British sports. * Choice *
Book Information
ISBN 9781851093441
Author Richard Cox
Format Hardback
Page Count 463
Imprint ABC-CLIO
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Weight(grams) 680g
